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Excited to share that Karen Walstra (she/her) PhD is moderating the panel discussion "The role of EdTech in Upskilling Africa’s Youth" at Africa Tech Festival, on the panel are Ashika Kirpal Kelly Gifford Gavin Weale Kieno Kammies Xoliswa Mahlangu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and SAMR With the SAMR model, developed by R R. Puentedura (2006), teachers’ adoption and integration of educational technology works through stages. The teachers' skills and confidence develops in the usage and integration of technology into their teaching and learning experiences.  Considering the inclusion of AI tools in relation to the SAMR model, teachers explore the transformative potential of AI to create more engaging, effective, and equitable learning experiences for all learners. Karen Walstra (she/her) PhD #AI #artificialIntelligence #teach #SAMR https://lnkd.in/dGCXP-D8

Digital pedagogy focuses specifically on the use of technology to break down learning barriers and enhance students’ learning experiences. (American Library Association, 2017) Digital pedagogy is the investigation and use of modern digital technologies in teaching and learning, deciding: - Whether a digital tool or not should be used within a lesson - The type of digital resource would be most effective - How the digital resource would be meaningfully integrated into lessons. Read the blog - https://lnkd.in/dsYqZCFT #digital #technology #edtech #learning Karen Walstra (she/her) PhD KWC.EvolveSchool

Dr Karen Walstra (she/her) PhD is excited to be presenting at Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) https://fodesup.online/ virtual conference on the 17-18 October 2024, the attendance is open and free. I’m presenting a “How cool is that?” entitled: How Cool is “Google Arts & Culture”, a Workshop Presentation entitled: AI in Your Classroom: A Practical Workshop for Educators and a Research Paper Presentation entitled: The influence of Virtual Reality as an educational tool on teachers' pedagogy. Hope to see you there! #AIinEducation #TechIntegration #FutureReady #Learning #Fun #VRinClassroom

Excited to be exhibiting at AI Expo Africa 2024 - Karen Walstra (she/her) PhD is looking forward to chatting with the school leaders, teachers, and other educational organisations at the exhibit.

Unplugged Coding in South Africa: A Foundation for the Future Thought to share my blog: https://lnkd.in/d47gA2J8

Karen Walstra (she/her) PhD & Jamie Rood discussion about Marking AI - an assessment creation, and marking tool for teachers and schools. View the discussion https://lnkd.in/dv_thWPN

Karen Walstra chats to Lerato Sobhuzo, Head of Learning, from Ambani Africa about their interactive mother-tongue education products for young learners. The name "Ambani," which means "speak" in Tshivenda, sums up their mission to empower learners to communicate and learn effectively in their own languages. The Ambani Africa, platform is for children 2 years old and up, providing interactive learning, featuring games, videos, digital books, and lessons available in English and over 15 other languages, including isiZulu, isiZulu, sisiXhosa, Sepedi, Setswana, Tshivenda, English, Afrikaans, Swahili, Kiswahili, Yoruba, French, Spanish, and more. Join the chat on Wednesday! Would love your interaction!

Karen Walstra chats to Rosalind Butler the playwright of "Expelled": A Thought-Provoking Play for Families Exploring Social Media's Impact. This family drama tackles the dangers and consequences of online decisions. Meet Alex, a Matric student at a prestigious school whose life takes a dramatic turn when he gets caught in a viral scandal. This event, fuelled by the power and unpredictability of social media, has profound consequences not only for him but also for his entire family. This new South African play was commissioned by the How Now Brown Cow Writers' Collective and is written by Rosalind Butler – and comes to Johannesburg following a Cape Town season at The Baxter Theatre. Expelled is directed by Craig Freimond, starring Charmaine Weir-Smith, Antony Coleman and Nicolas Hattingh. We all use cell phones, therefore all teachers, parents and young people should see this play. Begin the discussion at home and at school. Where: At The Baxter, in Cape Town from now until the 2nd March https://lnkd.in/dGcjRvDu At The Market Theatre, Johannesburg from 07 March 2024 to the 31 March https://lnkd.in/dY8DEsNw There are 11 am shows so schools can take their learners, as well as evenings, and matinees on weekends. Rosalind Butler How Now Brown Cow Productions #Expelled #socialmedia #familyengagement #conversations #highschool #threatreproduction #entertainment The Baxter Theatre The Market Theatre Foundation #teachers #parents #learner #student #digitalcitizenship Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/dD_Ax3KJ